 |
 |
|
AMAZON CLIPPER PREMIUM (new boat) &
AMAZON CLIPPER CRUISE
 We offer regular guaranteed departures (no minimum of pax required) with tours departing on Mondays (3 days/2 nights), Wednesdays (4 days/3 nights) and the full cruise from Mondays to Saturdays (6 days/5 nights). All tours depart and arrive at the Pier of the Hotel Tropical in Manaus.
We will explore the "igarapes" (river creeks) and "igapos" (flooded forests) by powered canoes, visit the natives and see their way of life, hike in the forest, as well as fishing, bird watching and swimming in the river. Lectures on the Amazon round up our program. |
Meals
 The meals are prepared on the boat from supplies taken aboard in Manaus and sometimes caught fresh on the way. Foodstuffs that need it are preserved in freezers or refrigerators. The water served on board is mineral water. The meals are generous and varied, basically consisting of local cuisine where fish plays a strong role and many times is caught on the way.
Cruise Accommodations
We have accommodations in double cabins with bunk berths, each cabin with private toilet and air conditioning for night use. If you do not have a travel companion, we will try to find a companionable roommate for you. For single occupancy reservation of a cabin there is a surcharge. The trips are always accompanied by an experienced local guide speaking English.
January Ecological Park
This ecological reserve is part of our itinerary and offers a unique opportunity for tourists to discover the diverse ecosystem of the Amazon.
Located on the Rio Negro, just forty-five minutes by boat from Manaus, the January Ecological Park unites several ecosystems of the region and has the advantage of being easily accessible by travelers. The nine thousand hectare area contains terra firme, varzea, and igapó forests, and is operated by a tour association composed of businesses from the sector with the permission of the Governor of the State. At the location, tourists can travel by canoe along the igapós, which are intersected by large and small trees with liana and vegetation typical of this ecosystem. At the Victoria Regia (Water-lily) lake, there is a rustic, yet secure, bridge that take the visitor to get to know this beautiful Amazonian flower.
Personal Gear Recommendations
Although the climate is considered hot and damp all year round (80-85 Fahrenheit, 30-34 Celsius) it can be surprisingly cool at night in the jungle or on the river. Most of the time passengers will find themselves wearing light clothing such as t-shirts, shorts, bathing suits and sandals, but for the hikes in the forest they should also have a long-sleeved shirt and trousers, light jacket, good footwear (tennis or hiking boots), small flashlight, binoculars, and personal effects.
|
3 days / 2 nights
.jpg) DAY 1 - Monday - Depart Hotel Tropical landing-stage at 14:30h. Presentation on board of staff, route and facilities. Welcome drink. Navigation past Manaus to the Xiborena region. Canoe trip in smaller creeks to see life on the flood plains: jute, market-garden produce, rubber trees, as well as flood plain forest and lakes with giant water lilies ( in season ). This trip returns after sunset, so that we can observe night life, including caimans. Navigations up the Amazon ( the upper part of it called Solimões by the natives ) to lake Janauaca. Dinner on the way.
- DAY 2 - Tuesday - Early morning canoe trip for bird-watching. There are good chances of seeing Hoatzins and large flocks of Egrets and Cirmorants. Breakfast. Visit to the inhabitants of the lake who live from manioc plantations, fishing, diverse fruit trees, rubber, Brazil-nut trees, wood and other extractive products. Walk in the forest with commentaries by the specialist. Lunch. Navigation. Fishing for piranhas and other types of fish. Dinner. Night trip to see nocturnal animals, sometimes including night-hawk, snakes, toro-rats, sloths and frogs. Navigation downstream on the Amazon.
- DAY 3 - Wednesday - Early morning bird-watching trip in the January Ecological Park and nearby water ways. Breakfast. Navigation to the "Meeting of the Waters". Observation. Navigation back to Manaus with views of the floating docks, market, old custom house and houses on stilts, to the Hotel Tropical landing-stage arriving at 11:30 am. End of services.
|
4 days / 3 nights
.jpg) DAY 1 - Wednesday - Leaves the Tropical Hotel landing-stage at 14:30h. Presentation on board of the staff, route and facilities. Welcome drink. Navigation upstream to the Pagodão river ( tributary of the Negro ). Canoe trip shortly before sunset, returning after dark, with the possibility of observing nocturnal animals and perceiving the change in the forest as night falls. Dinner.- DAY 2 - Thursday - Breakfast. Walk in the forest with commentaries by the specialist. Observation of the flora. Visit to a "Caboclo" family. Chance to see the local way of life. Lunch. Navigation through the Anavilhanas, the world's largest fresh water archipelago, more then 1000 miles from the ocean. Dinner. Night trip to see caimans and possibility frogs, sloths, snakes , and other species, depending on the season.
- Day 3 - Friday - Visit to the village of Novo Airão, with its handcraft boat yards, sawmills, market and other activities. Lunch. Navigation to Praia Grande or other white sand beach.
Swimming if conditions permit, and observation of the vegetation of sandy areas. Canoe trip in lake Acajituba or adjacent lake domains to see typical flora ( rubber trees, Brazil nuts, useful palm trees of various types ). Fishing for piranhas. Dinner. Night trip to observe caimans. Navigation.
DAY 4 - Saturday - Lake January and Eco-reserve, Canoe trip at sunrise for bird watching, discovering the flood plain forest and lakes with giant water lilies ( in season ). Breakfast. Navigation to the "Meeting of the Waters". Return to the Tropical Hotel landing-stage, with fine views of Manaus' waterfront. Arrivals at 11:30h. End of services.
|
6 days / 5 nights
.jpg) Being the sum of the two other trips, this cruise gets people acquainted with the two different "Amazonas" (white waters and black waters ). Passengers board on Monday and remain on board until on Saturday. Care is taken to minimize repetition in the area of "The Meeting of the Waters" and January lake. - 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS: Departing on Mondays, with an itinerary mainly on the Amazon River, this tour cruises past Manaus waterfront to the Amazon River, visiting the flood plain forest and lakes of the Xiborena region, the Lake Janauaca, the January Ecological Park as well as "The Meeting of the Waters," returning on Wednesdays.
- 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS: Departing on Wednesdays, with an itinerary mainly on the Negro River, this tour cruises upstream through the Anavilhanas, the world's largest fresh water archipelago, visiting the village of Novo Airão, Praia Grande, Acajatuba Lakes as well as the January Ecological Park and "The Meeting of the Waters", returning on Saturdays.
 For 20 years Amazon Clipper Cruises has been a leader in operating boat cruises in the Amazon river system, using traditional riverboats, and we will offer this unique experience for many more years.
For those who wish the comfort of a luxury ship, we now present the new Amazon Clipper Premium, a vessel unique in style that offers “simply the best” small-ship cruising in the Amazon. Large enough to offer spacious cabins with lower beds and inviting public spaces, but small enough to dock at remote spots and cruise to hidden locations due to the shallow draft of only 3 feet, the Amazon Clipper Premium is the perfect size for a comfortable cruise on the Amazon rivers.
Amazon Clipper Cruises now puts at your disposal its complete support infrastructure to offer an on-board experience that's second to none - and in addition we will take you to places few other cruise passengers ever see. It's possible because our cruise groups are small and personal, and our knowledge of the destination is complete
|
|
|
